“Instead of the usual week before opening, our goal was three weeks, so we could have extra time, without script in hand, to bring our characters to life.”

The memorization process is not as difficult as many might think, though.

“Shakespeare has a lot of lines, but the words are not hard to memorize,” Moore said. “His iambic pentameter, fluid rhythms, and rich imagery are easier than even contemporary writing to pull up, recollect, and own.”

Encouraging people to self-evaluate has become one of Moore’s ultimate goals with this project.

“The last thing I want to be is some talking head, a Macbeth that people have seen multiple times before,” he said.

“It’s a dark place to go, but I want to be a mirror that encourages audience members to judge themselves. And I plan to just get lost in the role, tap into my dark side, and become a frightening presence.”